Sourcing Ceramic and Building Materials from China: What to Verify
Ceramic and building materials sourcing from China fails on four fronts that never show up on a price list: the
China Sourcing Guides & Field Notes
Practical, field-tested guides on importing from China — factory audits, quality inspection, shipping costs and sourcing trips. Written by our team in Suzhou, and updated as we learn.
How to Import from China to Sri Lanka: Levies, APTA and SLSI
An import from China to Sri Lanka runs with no free trade agreement behind it. The two governments negotiated one;
Chinese New Year Factory Shutdown 2027: What Stops, and When
The Chinese New Year factory shutdown begins on 6 February 2027, but the holiday is not the shutdown. Chinese factories
Do I Need a Sourcing Agent? A 2026 Cost and Decision Guide
The honest answer to do I need a sourcing agent comes down to three numbers rather than to a feeling:
Textile and Apparel Sourcing from China: Fabrics, Testing and AQL Checks
Textile and apparel sourcing from China fails at the fabric stage far more often than at the sewing stage. Three
How to Import from China to Pakistan: Form P, Duty and Bank Rules
An import from China to Pakistan turns on two documents: a Form P certificate of origin claimed before the vessel
Payment Terms When Importing from China: T/T, L/C, D/P and Fraud Checks
The safest payment terms when importing from China are a deposit small enough to lose, plus a balance released only
Furniture Sourcing from China: Clusters, Materials and QC Checks
Furniture sourcing from China is decided before the first sample is approved — by the moisture of the wood, the
How to Import from China to Thailand: Documents, Duty and Clearance
An import from China to Thailand runs on three checks: a Thai-registered importer holding a customs card, the right certificate
How to Plan a China Sourcing Trip: Phases, Countdown and Factory Visits
The answer to how to plan a China sourcing trip is sequencing, not logistics: pick the phase (and therefore the